Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Pistons 116-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.